Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories - Production & Contact Info

Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
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95 min | Drama

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Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)

Not Rated

95 min | Drama

'Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories' blends baseball with a redemptive story of sacrifice. In the words of the Gospel of John, "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends..." These words from ...See more'Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories' blends baseball with a redemptive story of sacrifice. In the words of the Gospel of John, "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends..." These words from scripture inspire Puerto Rican baseball superstar Roberto Clemente to make a difference, to die giving. The film traces the life of the greatest right fielder of all time, as he faces and overcomes the racist reporters of the Pittsburgh Press and struggles to prove his talents despite the baseball writers conspiring to cheat him out of his due recognition. Baseball's Last Hero is a love story at his core. Roberto meets the love of his life, Vera, and they create a family, a safe haven for Roberto who is plagued by nightmares and a growing sense he will die young. Roberto's love for the poor compels him on a mission of mercy. On New Year's Eve 1972, following eighteen magnificent seasons in the major leagues, Roberto Clemente dies a hero's death, killed in a plane crash as he attempts to deliver food and medical supplies to Nicaragua after a devastating earthquake. Clemente is a work of artistry in a game too often defined by scorecards. During his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he leads his team to championships in 1960 and 1971, getting a hit in all fourteen World Series games in which he plays. His career ends with three thousand hits, the magical three-thousandth coming in his final at-bat. In his final years, his faith grows. To Clemente, wealth and fame are created to be resources of compassion to those less fortunate. His moral global responsibility extends beyond the playing field. "Baseball's Last Hero" retraces Clemente's final days, from the earthquake to the accident, the mission of mercy that exemplifies his commitment to sacrifice. At a time when athletes are in the headlines for greed and steroid abuse, the movie is at once a call for modern day heroes who will dedicate themselves to service and an introspective look at ourselves. Written by Richard Rossi Writer-Director See less

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55 cast members

Name	Known for
Jamie Nieto Roberto Clemente Roberto Clemente See fewer	The Encounter (I) (2010)
Marilinda Rivera Vera Clemente Vera Clemente See fewer	F#@K I Love U (2014)
Isaac Bar-Jonah Sangy Sangy See fewer	I'm Calling Frank (2007)
Charles Hoyes Danny Murtaugh Danny Murtaugh See fewer	Field of Dreams (1989)
Daniel Favela-Gary Luis Clemente Luis Clemente See fewer	Eavesdropper
Richard Rossi Birddog Birddog See fewer	Canaan Land (2020)
Roz Browne Mama Rose Mama Rose See fewer	Baskets (2016)
Karis Rossi Kathy Sanguillen Kathy Sanguillen See fewer	Richard Rossi 5th Anniversary of Sister Aimee (2013)
Ryan T. Husk Bill 'Maz' Mazeroski Bill 'Maz' Mazeroski See fewer	5th Passenger (2017)
Vianessa Castaños Luisa Clemente Luisa Clemente See fewer	American Crime Story (2016)
Kevin Wilkins Richie Hebner Richie Hebner See fewer	Resident Evil: Resurrection (2012)
Anthony D. Bell Willie Stargell Willie Stargell See fewer	Stay Out (2023)
Thom Rachford Jerry Eddington Jerry Eddington See fewer	A Thief in the Night (1972)
Maryann Rachford Diane Eddington Diane Eddington See fewer	Image of the Beast (1981)
Robb Salovich Roger Melnick Roger Melnick See fewer	Canaan Land (2020)
Joe Gonzalez Karl Kane Karl Kane See fewer	The Untouchables (1993)
William Thomas Jones Branch Rickey Branch Rickey See fewer	Soulgain (2004)
Lyle Middleton Bowie Kuhn Bowie Kuhn See fewer	To Fly: Live (2012)
Donnell Turner Dock Ellis Dock Ellis See fewer	General Hospital (1963)
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Brad Cole Dave Cash Dave Cash See fewer	Who Killed Chandra Levy? (2011)
Carlos Renteria Mr. Zabala / Pharmacist Mr. Zabala / Pharmacist See fewer	Angry Mob Guys (2018)
Lizz Garcia-Nicholson Physical Therapist Physical Therapist See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Laura Voeth Ellen Ellen See fewer	Canaan Land (2020)
Ben Carroll Reporter Reporter See fewer	Sound of My Voice (2011)
Misty Alli Marisol Marisol See fewer	Exit Strategy (2012)
Sara Areyano Lola (as Sara Castro) Lola (as Sara Castro) See fewer	The Shift (2013)
Rene Cortez Airplane Mechanic Airplane Mechanic See fewer	One Under the Sun (2017)
Rachel Martin Funeral Singer #1 Funeral Singer #1 See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Laura Anderson Funeral Singer #2 Funeral Singer #2 See fewer	Con Air (1997)
Aimee Blacher Funeral Singer #4 Funeral Singer #4 See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Summer Lynn McDowell Funeral Singer #3 Funeral Singer #3 See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Roberto Clemente Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Untitled Roberto Clemente Biopic
Charles Gorgano Max Macon Max Macon See fewer	Missing Child (2015)
Jeff C Griffith Pilot (as Jeff Griffith) Pilot (as Jeff Griffith) See fewer	The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
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Matt Middleton Jimmy the Kidnapper Jimmy the Kidnapper See fewer	To Fly: Live (2012)
Genia Nunez Christina Zabala Christina Zabala See fewer	Overpowered (2015)
Adela Huser Perez Vera Clemente Vera Clemente See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Jozy Pollock Funeral guest Funeral guest See fewer	Sweet Beat (1959)
Jarvis Powers Roberto for Pittsburgh Scenes Roberto for Pittsburgh Scenes See fewer	Riddle (2013)
Laura Alexandra Ramos Sister Rachel Sister Rachel See fewer	Nerve (2011)
Nicole Takemoto Colleen the Reporter Colleen the Reporter See fewer	Live Fast, Die Young (2008)
Darrion Jarrett Vinson Second Clemente Child Second Clemente Child See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Daryl Vinson Phil Dorsey Phil Dorsey See fewer	Dukes and the Dutchess (2009)
Joshua Vinson First Clemente Child First Clemente Child See fewer	Baseball's Last Hero: 21 Clemente Stories (2013)
Paula Tracey Wilson Waitress Waitress See fewer	Uncut (2011)
Craig Zucchero Rocco the Kidnapper Rocco the Kidnapper See fewer	J. Edgar (2011)